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Published 10:45 am Monday, May 16, 2016
The Hermiston Herald publishes a list of coming events as space allows. All items are assumed free, nonprofit and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Coming events items should be submitted well in advance to calendar c/o Hermiston Herald, 333 E. Main St., Hermiston, OR 97838 or community@hermistonherald.com.
CONNECT TO OREGON WORKSHOP, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College Morrow Hall room 100, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Learn how your small business can connect to government contracting opportunities with local, state and federal agencies. Free, but registration required by May 17. (https://c2opendleton.eventbrite.com)
BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS, 10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567- 2882).
SCAM JAM, 10 a.m. to noon, Hermiston Convention Center, 415 S. Highway 395. The Oregon Dept. of Justice, Oregon Dept. of Consumer & Business Services and AARP Oregon will educate residents about current scams and how to avoid becoming a victim. The event includes guest speakers and a video appearance by Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum. Free, but registration is required. (www.scamjamoregon.com or 877-926-8300).
STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. to noon, Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882).
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Stanfield Community Center, 225 W. Roosevelt. Costs $3.50 for seniors, $6 for others.
WORKSITE WELLNESS BREAKFAST, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Good Shepherd Medical Center Conference Center 2, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Learn why return on investment increases when employees ove for better health. Free fitness packets included. Suitable for businesses, agencies and the general public. Free, but RSVP requested. (Janet Jones 541-278-5432 or janet.jones@umatillacounty.net).
SCAM JAM, 10 a.m. to noon, Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate. The Oregon Dept. of Justice, Oregon Dept. of Consumer & Business Services and AARP Oregon will educate residents about current scams and how to avoid becoming a victim. The event includes guest speakers and a video appearance by Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum. Free, but registration is required. (www.scamjamoregon.com or 877-926-8300).
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. Costs $4 for seniors or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257).
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Costs $4 or free for children under 10. Extra 50 cents for utensils/dishes. Meals on Wheels available. Transportation arranged by donation. (541-567-3582).
SENSORY STORY TIME, 12:30 p.m., Boardman Public Library, 200 S. Main St. Special story time for children from birth to age 4. Free. (541-481-2665).
MORROW COUNTY CHILDREN’S FAIR, 3:30-6 p.m., Port of Morrow Riverfront Center, 2 Marine Drive, Boardman. More than 25 booths featuring health and safety information, face painting, button making, basketball, bracelet making, story time and more. Free. (Tiah Devin 541-980-5436).
THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO, 6 p.m. doors open, bingo starts at 7 p.m. 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-7615).
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Brookdale Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave. Join jam session or just listen. (541-567-3141).
“ALL OVER THE MAP: AN EVENING OF ONE-ACT PLAYS,” 7:30 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Seven short plays in a smorgasbord of genres, moods and theatrical styles; some plays contain mature subject matter and are not suitable for young children. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for students, available at the ticket office or by calling 541-278-5953. (Craig McIntosh 541-278-5928 or cct@bluecc.edu).
DRIVER’S SAFETY COURSE, 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Learn defensive driving skills and get a refresher on the rules of the road. Designed for drivers 50 and older, but all ages are welcome. Cost is $15 for AARP members (must show card), $20 for non-members. Lunch is on your own. Pre-registration required by May 16. (Judy 541-567-3449).
FRIENDS OF IRRIGON LIBRARY BOOK SALE, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., OTLD Irrigon Branch, 490 N.E. Main Ave. Donations welcome before May 18. (541-922-0683).
STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882).
LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL, 11 a.m., Til Taylor Park, 700 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. A ceremony to honor those who protect and serve will be followed by a motorcade procession on Court Avenue to the Pendleton Round-Up Grounds. Everyone welcome. (Darlene Marquardt 541-969-4845).
PREGNANCY CARE SERVICES WALK FOR LIFE, 6 p.m. registration, 6:30 p.m. walk begins, McKenzie Park, 320 S. First St., Hermiston. Participate by sponsoring yourself or collecting pledges for prizes. Pledge sheets available at the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce, Pregnancy Care Services, your local church office or online at www.pregnancycareservices.com (Debbie Cissna 541-567-2393).
VFW BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Hermiston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St.
IRRIGON’S GOT TALENT, 7 p.m., Irrigon Jr./Sr. High School, 315 E Wyoming Ave. Performers will vie for bragging rights. Musical groups, dancers, magicians, comics and more. Free admission, but donations are welcome. (Linda Pedro 541-922-5551).
“ALL OVER THE MAP: AN EVENING OF ONE-ACT PLAYS,” 7:30 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Seven short plays in a smorgasbord of genres, moods and theatrical styles; some plays contain mature subject matter and are not suitable for young children. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for students, available at the ticket office or by calling 541-278-5953. (Craig McIntosh 541-278-5928 or cct@bluecc.edu).
GREENFIELD GRANGE BREAKFAST, 7-10 a.m., 209 N.W. First St., Boardman. Cost is $5 for adults, $2.50 for children under 10. (541-720-7267).
BARK FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER, 7 a.m. registration begins, 8 a.m. events begin, McKenzie Park, 320 S. First St., Hermiston. 5K walk/run begins at 8 a.m. followed by activities for dogs and their owners at 10 a.m. including dog contests, Ask a Vet, doggie wash and pampering, food and more. 5K registration is $15, canine events registration $20 (with dog) or $10 (participant only); T-shirts also available for purchase for $14. Proceeds benefit Relay For Life. (Jennifer Pittam 541-230-0780).
HERMISTON’S OWN FARMERS MARKET, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., McKenzie Park, 300 S. First St., Hermiston. Food, crafts, live music, art.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS 5K RUN/WALK, 8:30 a.m., Boardman. Pre-registration is $20 for adults, $15 for youth, $5 more day-of registration. All proceeds benefit Cystic Fibrosis.
FRIENDS OF IRRIGON LIBRARY BOOK SALE, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., OTLD Irrigon Branch, 490 N.E. Main Ave. Donations welcome before May 18. (541-922-0683).
SUPER SATURDAY, 11 a.m. to noon, Boardman Public Library, 200 S. Main St. Special activities for children from K-6th grades. Free. (541-481-2665).
ADVENTURES IN STOP-MOTION ANIMATION, 1-2:30 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Kids 8-12 will learn stop-motion techniques to produce their own short film. Bring a smartphone or tablet, or borrow one from the Arts Center. Cost is $25 for members, $30 for non-members, pre-registration requested. (541-278-9201).
CLIMATE CHANGE WORKSHOP, 1-4 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College Umatilla Hall, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Learn low- and no-cost ways to lower energy use, find assistance programs for efficiency upgrades to your home and business, learn about resources available to homeowners, renters and businesses and get practical tips on how to reduce your impact while saving money. Representatives will offer information on solar, weatherization, xeriscaping and other efficiency upgrades. Free. (Dr. Robert Hall 541-276-9074 or Jeff Blackwood 541-276-4240).
SEN. JEFF MERKLEY TOWN HALL, 1:30 p.m., Stanfield Elementary School cafeteria, 1120 N. Main St. Sen. Merkley will update constituents on his work in Congress and take questions from attendees. Free.
GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT, 6-10 p.m., Port of Morrow Riverfront Center, 2 Marine Drive, Boardman. Cost is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. (Deanna Camp 541-571-7089).
“ALL OVER THE MAP: AN EVENING OF ONE-ACT PLAYS,” 2 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Seven short plays in a smorgasbord of genres, moods and theatrical styles; some plays contain mature subject matter and are not suitable for young children. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for students, available at the ticket office or by calling 541-278-5953. (Craig McIntosh 541-278-5928 or cct@bluecc.edu).
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. (541-449-1254).
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. Costs $4 for seniors 55 or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257).
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Costs $4 or free for children under 10. Extra 50 cents for utensils/dishes. Meals on Wheels available. Transportation arranged by donation. (541-567-3582).
THE ARC ACTIVITY NIGHT, 5:30-6:30 p.m., The Arc Umatilla County, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Games, crafts and refreshments.
BUNCO FUNDRAISER, 6 p.m. doors open, 6:30 p.m. games begin, Desert Lanes Bowling Center, 1545 N. First St., Hermiston. Tickets are $10 at the door, includes Bunco, snacks and prizes. Proceeds will help purchase a camera for the SANE program at Good Shepherd Medical Center. (Brooke Crow 541-914-5602).
INSIDE OUTSIDE THE LINES ADULT COLORING, 6-7:30 p.m., Irrigon Public Library, 490 Main St. All materials provided by the library. Bring snacks to share. Free.
BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS, 10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567- 2882).
STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. to noon, Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882).
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Stanfield Community Center, 225 W. Roosevelt. Costs $3.50 for seniors, $6 for others.
BMCC PRECISION IRRIGATION CENTER GROUNDBREAKING, 2 p.m., north of SAGE Center on Olson Road, Boardman. Everyone welcome. (Casey 541-278-5839).
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. Costs $4 for seniors or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257).
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Costs $4 or free for children under 10. Extra 50 cents for utensils/dishes. Meals on Wheels available. Transportation arranged by donation. (541-567-3582).
SENSORY STORY TIME, 12:30 p.m., Boardman Public Library, 200 S. Main St. Special story time for children from birth to age 4. Free. (541-481-2665).
THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO, 6 p.m. doors open, bingo starts at 7 p.m. 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-7615).
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Brookdale Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave. Join jam session or just listen. (541-567-3141).
STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882).
VFW BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Hermiston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St.
HERMISTON’S OWN FARMERS MARKET, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., McKenzie Park, 300 S. First St., Hermiston. Food, crafts, live music, art.
ACE AUTO CLUB CAR SHOW, 10 a.m. registration, noon to 5 p.m. open to the public, downtown Echo. Prizes for 28 classes of vehicles (including At Least I Have A Car), food vendors and crafts in the park, raffles, fundraisers for Echo football and volleyball teams and more. Fee to register a vehicle is $20 for adults, $5 for students with ID; admission for the public is free. (Rick Denning 541-571-4417).
FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOPS, 10 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 850 S.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Workshops at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Jeanette Byers 541-667-7046).
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 2 p.m., Brookdale Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. Join the jam session or just listen. (541-567-3141).
THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER REVUE, 7 and 10 p.m., Wildhorse Resort & Casino Rivers Event Center, 46510 Wildhorse Blvd., Pendleton. Ladies’ night out with Australia’s famous men’s revue. Tickets are $25 for general seating, $35 for premium seating or $50 for a Party Table which includes front-row seating for up to four people and table service; available online or at the Wildhorse gift shop. No-host bar available. Limited seating, 21 and older only. (www.wildhorseresort.com)
Memorial Day
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. (541-449-1254).
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. Costs $4 for seniors 55 or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257).
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Costs $4 or free for children under 10. Extra 50 cents for utensils/dishes. Meals on Wheels available. Transportation arranged by donation. (541-567-3582).
INSIDE OUTSIDE THE LINES ADULT COLORING, 6-7:30 p.m., Irrigon Public Library, 490 Main St. All materials provided by the library. Bring snacks to share. Free.